Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 21 December 2018 Previous inspection date 2 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder uses information gained from assessments to ensure that she challenges children effectively in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder knows the families well and regularly exchanges information to ensure children benefit from continuity of care and learning. Parents share positive feedback about the childminder and the service she provides. n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder. She is kind, caring and attentive to children's needs. Children settle quickly and easily in the childminder's care. n Children receive regular, meaningful praise and encouragement. She offers clear explanation as children learn to show consideration for others, share and take turns. n The childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents to help her to evaluate

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This provision is good

the quality of her provision and accurately identify areas for improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n improve the self-evaluation process, and include the views and suggestions from parents to help identify strengths and areas for development to drive improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities while the children played in the indoor area. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of potential signs and symptoms of abuse and her duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations which could put them at risk. The childminder ensures her knowledge is current, for example, through regular training and accessing information online. The childminder has a robust safeguarding policy which she would follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder completes regular risk assessments prior to children's arrival and takes swift action to minimise any risk.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully weaves children's interests through planned activities. For instance, after a recent visit to the farm, she provides an assortment of small-world toy animals and buildings. Children laugh with delight as they turn the activity into a hide- and-find the pigs game. The childminder is a confident teacher. She joins in children's games and encourages children to learn as they play. Children count confidently and display age-appropriate mathematical skills, for example, sorting pompoms into colours and then counting them. The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop and where children are in their stage of learning. The childminder meticulously assesses and monitors children's learning. She identifies emerging gaps in children's progression early on and is swift to provide targets to support children's learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. She offers a gradual settling-in procedure, which is agreed with parents in accordance with their child's needs, to help children feel emotionally secure. Children are provided with opportunities to be active, contributing to their physical health. For example, they regularly walk to local parks, benefiting from exercise and fresh air. The childminder is a positive role model and children behave well. Children are consistently polite and respectful, and use good manners. Children learn about the world around them in a practical way. They actively visit local amenities and attend groups with other childminders. Children are happy in the care of the childminder and they readily engage in conversation with her.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in readiness to move on to school. They learn to manage their self-care needs independently, for example, blowing their own nose. Children confidently make decisions about their play. They are keen and enthusiastic learners, who persevere with challenges and delight in completing tasks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461529 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064508 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 2 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Croxton Kerrial, a rural area of Grantham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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